Though there are 11 assembly constituencies in Manipur largely “dominated” by Nagas, NPF will not be fielding any candidates for 54 Nungba AC as it was felt that there were no party heavyweights in the areas under Nungba AC.
By Imna Longchar, TFM Nagaland Correspondent
Naga People’s Front (NPF) on Monday announced the list of its candidates for 10 seats in the forthcoming Manipur Assembly election.
Addressing a press conference at the NPF central office in Kohima, Achumbemo Kikon, Secretary-General NPF, said that the candidates were selected by NPF Working Committee after recommendations forwarded by the Ticket Selection Committee.
The 10 candidates who will be in the fray for Manipur assembly polls include the party’s four sitting MLAs – Leishiyo Keishing for 43 Phungyar AC (ST), Khashim Vashum for 45 Chingai AC (ST), Losü Dikho for 48 Mao AC(ST), and Awangbow Newmai for 52 Tamei AC(ST).
The other candidates are Langhu Paulhring Anal for 41 Chandel AC (ST), Dangsawa Korungthang Maring for 42 Tengnoupal AC (ST), Ram Muivah for 44 Ukhrul AC (ST), Khoho Süle Antony for 47 Karong AC (ST), Francis Ngajokpa for 49 Tadubi AC(ST), Khangthuanang Panmei for 53 Tamenglong AC (ST).
Though there are 11 assembly constituencies in Manipur largely “dominated” by Nagas, NPF will not be fielding any candidates for 54 Nungba AC as it was felt that there were no party heavyweights in the areas under Nungba AC.
The NPF has not entered into a pre-poll alliance agreement with any parties but may opt for a post-poll arrangement with the BJP that have fielded candidates in all 60 assembly constituencies of Manipur. Two NPF MLAs are currently part of chief minister N Biren Singh’s BJP led coalition government.